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Europeans leave G7 feeling relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery to keep Trump in check

Macron hailed the G7 as an "objectively successful" summit after leaders agreed on key issues from Ukraine and Iran to critical minerals. European officials point to growing convergence with Washington, but Trump's volatile diplomacy continues to cloud transatlantic relations.

Euronews

China-North Korea meet is about balance

The lavish welcome China's Xi Jinping received on his recent visit to North Korea stylistically underscored a deep and comradely relationship between the two communist regimes. Mr Xi's trip to Pyongyang, his first in seven years to the secluded socialist state, was nonetheless more about reviving and rebalancing ties with…

Bangkok Post

India always on side of peace, places humanity over everything else: PM Modi after talks with Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France. Modi reiterated India's commitment to peace and humanity. Both leaders discussed enhancing cooperation and restoring trade ties. Zelenskyy highlighted the potential for joint projects. India has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict.

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Zelenskyy heads to Brussels buoyed by new G7 commitments

Ukraine secured fresh G7 military and diplomatic backing, including air defence support, as pressure grows on Russia to negotiate.

Euronews

Macron hails US alignment with G7’s ‘shared commitment’ on Ukraine

French president welcomes group’s unity after ‘very deep change’ in Washington’s approach

The Guardian - UK

Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination

The Independent UK

Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in eastern Poland on Monday.

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Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France

The Independent UK

India is once again not participating in the World Cup. Will it ever?

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 17: Russian and Polish papers discuss the murder of a Russian cartoonist who mocked Vladimir Putin. Next: The New York Times investigates the final days before Jeffrey Epstein's death and his "fraying" mental health. Finally, we ask why India is not in the World Cup…

France 24

Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025

Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing liberal ideologies. Germans and French nationals led recipients, followed by Americans. President Putin highlighted the program's role in countering Western influence. Russia has intensified its stance against what it terms harmful…

The Economic Times

Why is Prime Minister Keir Starmer not at PMQs today? Absence explained

KEIR Starmer will not appear in the Commons today for Prime Ministers' Questions ...

The National (Scotland)

Putin meets with ASEAN leaders in Russia as G7 vow 'unwavering' support for Ukraine

It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders in France. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday they had agreed on the "additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense" and new measures against Moscow.

Euronews

In pictures: The Palace of Versailles, Macron's beloved soft-power tool

French President Emmanuel Macron plays host to President Donald Trump at a lavish dinner Wednesday night at the Palace of Versailles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. This is the fourth time the French leader has chosen Louis XIV’s sumptuous palace as a venue to entertain a visiting…

France 24

Afternoon Update: Hanson wants ‘monocultural’ Australia; Kyle Sandilands’ $12m settlement; and rat-hunting ghostbusters

One Nation leader said Australia cannot be multicultural in her first address to the National Press Club in Canberra

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The Times of India

A sharp critic of Putin: Russian artist killed shot in Poland

A Russian artist, Robert Kuzovkov, known for his anti-Putin satirical art, was fatally shot near his home in Poland. Prosecutors confirmed the 44-year-old, who used the name Semyon Skrepetsky, was attacked by an unidentified man. Investigators are exploring if his political activism played a role, with two Belarusian nationals reportedly…

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says phone call with Trump and Macron after G7 ‘could change a great deal’

Macron says Trump 'took note of fact Russia does not want peace'

The Economic Times

South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with North

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has asked US President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peace with North Korea. This comes as the US and Iran are set to sign a deal. Trump previously met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Lee's approach is softer than his predecessor's. North…

The Economic Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive. Representatives of 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will arrive in Kazan on Wednesday, with the main day…

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The Guardian - AU

Trump news at a glance: G7 leaders wrestle Ukraine back on to president’s agenda

President comments that Moscow ‘should make a deal’; Trump-aligned Collins wins Senate primary in Georgia – key US politics stories from Tuesday 16 June at a glance

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: One Nation’s health issues, the mysterious death of Sheila Chebii, Cate Blanchett now an Oxford professor

Experts say One Nation’s policies are based on misconceptions and could cost taxpayers money

The Conversation

Putin wanted to make Russia great again. Instead, Ukraine is the new rising power in Europe

Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine is often, and misleadingly, characterised as a great power conflict.

Euronews

US support could be Ukraine's 'trump card' against Russia, says Ukrainian former Prime Minister

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told Euronews that Moscow had expected a “spat” between G7 leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but said the “optics of the summit are much better than expected.” He added that the key question now is whether Ukraine and the EU can win Donald Trump’s sup

France 24

Ukraine back in favour? At G7, Trump threatens return of Russia oil sanctions

Before he left Washington, there were reports that Volodymyr Zelensky wasn't even on Donald Trump's G7 bilateral meeting list. But in the end, the US president took the meeting, and more. In the French Alps resort of Evian, Trump is putting the onus on Vladimir Putin to come to the…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on defending Europe in a new era: collaboration is the key

Editorial: The recent abandonment of plans for a Franco-German fighter jet sent a disastrous signal. Strategic autonomy will be jointly achieved or not at all

The Times of India

'Zelenskyy can always come to Moscow': Russia's open invitation to Ukrainian prez for ‘serious’ dialogue

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is welcome in Moscow for serious peace talks, the Kremlin stated, though no official communication channels exist. This comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts, including US President Trump's discussions with Zelenskyy and anticipated visits by American representatives to Russia. European leaders urged a firmer stance against Moscow at…

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